Nestled in a national park, Yuli Hotel offers a serene escape with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy the warm sunshine on the terrace or take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services during your stay. With in-room WiFi, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance are at your fingertips.
Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 5.0 km
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 42 min drive - 37.4 km
Restaurants
La Choza de Alejo - 5 min drive
Kinsu - 16 min walk
Sibu - 4 min drive
Restaurante Nativo - 4 min drive
Fernando’s Restaurante - 6 min walk
About this property
Yuli Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Bahía Ballena with a stay at Yuli Hotel. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
Private dining
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Lockers available
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
10 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 11 per person
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Does Yuli Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yuli Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Yuli Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Yuli Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Yuli Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yuli Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Yuli Hotel and nearby?
Yuli Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Does Yuli Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Yuli Hotel like?
Yuli Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Uvita Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Punta Uvita.
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Reviews
Yuli Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool was great, never crowded, and a lovely addition to the property. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Fantastic location!
Kenneth
Kenneth, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Comfortable, clean room.
Helpful staff.
Nice swimming pool.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2025
Super close to Ballena national Park. if you’re gonna stay here, you should visit Las esferas restaurant its a 3 min walk and one of the best residence I visited in Costa Rica
Hamilton
Hamilton, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 25, 2026
Nice place, pool, close to beach. Downside is the restaurant music system which runs from 10am to 10pm. During the day it’s just loud, at night it’s blaring and pounding. First evening was merely unpleasant, second was worse as there was an event in the restaurant.
charlene
charlene, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2023
Great location and nice stay.
Great location a short walk into the small town and park. Room had a balcony which was great and the ground were nice.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2026
We were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary upgrade on arrival, and the room itself was lovely. However, the walls are quite thin, so light sleepers may be disturbed, we could hear the neighbouring room guest snoring.
The staff were friendly and helpful overall, and the location was excellent, within easy walking distance of the national park and local amenities.
Unfortunately, the restaurant and bar were disappointing. They appeared understaffed, leading to slow service. Breakfast options were limited, substitutions were made without informing us on one occasion, and some staff seemed unfamiliar with operating the coffee machine.
Jordan
Jordan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Great facilities, spacious, comfortable, peaceful and price is good. When looking for a place I used filter “breakfast included”, but is not.
Ricardo
Ricardo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2024
Very nice hotel, room was great, comfy location. Limited on site parking but plenty of spaces along the road. The adjoining restaurant was very good. Great location for the beach. just note that the restaurant plays music for most of the evening and people by the pool so could be quite noisy till about 10pm depending where your room is, wasn't a problem for me but maybe for some.
Carlo
Carlo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2024
Hotel Yuli a place of tranquility
Beautiful place to chill and relax Helpful and friendly staff
Wonderful relaxing pool would suggest perhaps a few more loungers as they were taken very quickly
Room was wonderful we were fortunate to have a little kitchenette which was great.
In all a fabulous experience
Suzanne
Suzanne, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2024
We really liked this place. It was a 5 minute walk from the park entrance and plenty of bars and restaurants. The pool as great and never crowded at all. There is also a restaurant on site, I believe it was called Seba's, and it is absolutely fantastic. Seba's provided by far the best service we had anywhere in Costa Rica. I highly recommend staying here due to the quality of the facility, the location and the convenience of having such a great bar/restaurant on site.
Matthew
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Nice property, clean and quit. Nice pool but small. No tv whice is a plus. You need to get outside in Uvita!
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2023
Clean and big rooms however with space unused wherea sofa or a small table could fit. No TV. Nice bathroom with hot water. Restaurant on site is not property owned/managed with limited and pretentious menu, overpriced and with loud music until 10 pm. I would say that the only inconvenience at this hotel is the noise at night in case you want to rest early. Property is 4 blocks away from national park. And few Restaurants close by.
Julio
Julio, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 7, 2025
Really bad experience with the hotel
Really bad. After a long trip from Santa Teresa to Uvita we arrived at Yuli to check in. They told me they haven’t had a room for me and that my reservation was for a day after. I had my reservation confirmation and showed them it was on that day that we arrived. They didn’t had any room for us (I made the reservation one or two months before). They gave us an alternative for the night, an airb&b which was nice. Still we lost a lot of time, also for the next day we had to do the check in at yuli at 2 so we couldn’t do any long activities. I asked if they could somehow make up for it and they told me they would check and never answered anything. Also they say they have laundry service which isn’t true. They have a contact and you give her your clothes and pay extra so she picks the clothes up and brings them back. Also, our room was by the restaurant which was soooo loud.
The receptionist were really nice and friendly though and helped with the tours and everything.
Alin
Alin, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Great restaurant on site
Rodolfo
Rodolfo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
It is just a walk away from the national park Marino Ballena.
FRANCISCO
FRANCISCO, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 1, 2026
Broken lamps, washed out towels, stains on sheets and just not well maintained.
Christer
Christer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Great location close to the beach
Closest hotel to the beach.
All round very good condition and lovely pool but little bit of an issue with a drain - but no big deal
We’ve booked again for the trip back up the coast
Rod
Rod, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
Super Hotel
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Good value for the price.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
Lovely property!
Norma
Norma, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Perfect
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2024
It was quite noisy in the evening due to loud music being played at the restaurant on site
Frank
Frank, 1-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
May 29, 2025
We have stayed here several times, but never again. The parking is terrible. The walls are thin. The restaurant plays loud music too late at night. The staff will not ensure that loud gusts stop making noise late at night. The patio doors don’t work well. Theee are better places to stay in Uvita.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 23, 2024
As I red multiples complaints about the loud music on Trip Advisor, well they just don't give a quack. Loud music from noon t'il ten everyday. Not a place to relax. Location is alright. Must pay to go to the beach 3 min walk nearby. If you want to relax...don't go there